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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

S88 LGNMOT history

S88 LGN is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 23 Apr 2015. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 9 of 15 MOT tests, with 165,601 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

S88 LGN black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
165,601 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
15
9 passed · 6 failed
Per year
15,495 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S88 LGN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
23 Apr 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S88 LGN was last recorded at 165,601 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,593 miles · 15 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
15,495 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,601 miles
  • 2025 – 152,932 miles
  • 2024 – 132,325 miles
  • 2023 – 118,319 miles
  • 2022 – 106,819 miles
  • 2021 – 90,975 miles
  • 2020 – 74,755 miles
  • 2019 – 53,277 miles
  • 2018 – 34,601 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,601 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor7 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 17 Apr 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,601 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    165,601 miles
    Test number
    377102118767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail165,593 miles (+12,661)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,593 miles
    Test number
    135657837881
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  3. Pass152,932 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    152,932 miles
    Test number
    239892770674
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail152,932 miles (+20,607)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,932 miles
    Test number
    806628112237
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass132,325 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    132,325 miles
    Test number
    555314487543
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  6. Fail132,325 miles (+14,006)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,325 miles
    Test number
    802278908077
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  7. Pass118,319 miles (+11,500)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    118,319 miles
    Test number
    523776981264
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass106,819 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    106,819 miles
    Test number
    999806959853
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Fail106,819 miles (+15,844)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,819 miles
    Test number
    301742696114
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass90,975 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    90,975 miles
    Test number
    740678221227
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Fail90,967 miles (+16,212)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,967 miles
    Test number
    439514743462
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass74,755 miles (+21,478)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    74,755 miles
    Test number
    523313730427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,277 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    53,277 miles
    Test number
    859424148478
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  14. Fail53,276 miles (+18,675)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,276 miles
    Test number
    478830607319
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  15. Pass34,601 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    34,601 miles
    Test number
    398431199946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S88 LGN

Does S88 LGN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S88 LGN is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S88 LGN?
The MOT on S88 LGN is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S88 LGN done?
S88 LGN was recorded at 165,601 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 15,495 miles a year.
Has S88 LGN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S88 LGN has failed 6 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S88 LGN ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S88 LGN find?
S88 LGN passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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